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hobie14 batten weights? #211392
05/19/10 04:55 AM
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hi all,
quick Q

what are recommended weights for the top 3 battens of a hobie14 sailed in light to average winds?

explan. i have a 14' weta trimaran and the top 2 of 5 battens seem too stiff so i'm trying to find out what other similar sized multis run at the top of their sails

the battens are simple rectangular section f/glass strips so it looks easier to swap them out than try and shape them


Last edited by erice; 05/19/10 04:57 AM.

eric e
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Re: hobie14 batten weights? [Re: erice] #211507
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Hobie cats all use the same batten profile. Some are tapered more for use up top. None are designated by "weight", so not sure how we can help.


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Re: hobie14 batten weights? [Re: mmiller] #211534
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thanks Matt, have put some thin, round, f/glass rods in there for now. hope to try out tomorrow


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